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Meat Heists Turned Meth Hustle | Wellington News
Cops in Grey Lynn and Mount Eden just pulled off a major bust on a 40-year-old Black Power gang member and his 43-year-old partner, who were caught in a brazen meat heist spree — swapping stolen supermarket goods for cash and meth. The operation began after a midnight meat theft on July 31st, with CCTV and forensics locking onto the suspect, who also committed aggravated assault and multiple shoplifting offenses. Staff felt unsafe — this isn’t just about loot, it’s about terrorizing workers. The man was found hiding under clothes during a Ponsonby raid; his partner was arrested for refusing to cooperate. He faces burglary, assault, and shoplifting charges, with court set for October 14th. His partner appears in court tomorrow. Case closed — but the message is clear: retail crime won’t be tolerated. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1ea114b48a8cc8c9
